Bethesda's Former Elder Scrolls Loremaster Reveals His Idea for The Elder Scrolls 6 Story — and How It Would Have Set Up Elder Scrolls 7 - IGN

Google News1/16/2026 – 1/17/2026

Summary

Bethesda's former Elder Scrolls loremaster has shared his idea for The Elder Scrolls 6 story, which he envisioned as being similar to "The Empire Strikes Back." He also discussed his departure from Bethesda after 20 years, citing "communication breakdowns" related to Starfield. Additionally, a Skyrim co-lead claimed he was once promised the helm of The Elder Scrolls 6 and had a plot in mind that mirrored the best Star Wars film. There are also concerning reports regarding The Elder Scrolls 6 ahead of its long-awaited release.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

92d
Age
1
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2180
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2180/48)
Hero EligibleNo
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